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Learn Dutch EverydayEP300: Nederland in de EU"Nederland in de EU" (European Union & NL - Part 3). In today's B2 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore european union & nl. You'll hear words like de samenwerking, de economie, bereiken. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: inburgeringsexamen oefenen.Today's grammar point is discourse markers and argumentation. Along the way, discover brussels, euro, and the dutch role in the eu, which you need to know for the inburgering exam.Train dit examenonderdeel: luisteren examen B1.Vocabulary from this episode. More: de Nederlandse grammaticade samenwerking: cooperationde economie: economybereiken: to reachde markt: marketde...
2026-10-2704 min
Learn Dutch EverydayEP296: OV-fietsToday's episode is called "OV-fiets" and it's all about cycling infrastructure. Lisa and Maarten practice B2 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de fiets, het nummer, de stad. More on inburgeringprep.com: oefenexamens DUO.This lesson teaches you advanced pronunciation and intonation patterns in context, plus you'll learn about fietspaden, ov-fiets, and why the netherlands is a cycling paradise, a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.Same skill, exam format: luisteren oefenen A2.Vocabulary from this episode. More: the Dutch calendar wordsde fiets: bicyclehet nummer...
2026-10-2304 min
Learn Dutch EverydayEP292: De AOW leeftijd"De AOW leeftijd" means "Retirement & Aging - Part 2". Join Lisa and Maarten for today's B2 inburgering prep lesson about retirement & aging. Practice hearing de premie, de leeftijd, de generatie in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: inburgering examen buitenland.Today's grammar point is implicit meaning and implication. Along the way, discover pensioen, aow, and the aging population debate, which you need to know for the inburgering exam.Practise this exam skill: luisteren oefenen.Vocabulary from this episode. More: Dutch vocabularyde premie: premiumde leeftijd: agede generatie: generationgrijs: grayde arbeid: laborde...
2026-10-1904 min
Learn Dutch EverydayEP288: Watermanagement experts"Watermanagement experts" (Science & Innovation - Part 2). In today's B2 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore science & innovation. You'll hear words like de Deltawerken, de bijdrage, de Watersnoodramp. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: A2 examen oefenen.Grammar: advanced verb constructions (schijnen te, blijken te)Culture: tu delft, water management, and dutch scientific achievementsTrain dit examenonderdeel: luisteren examen B1.Vocabulary from this episode. More: de Nederlandse grammaticade Deltawerken: the Delta Worksde bijdrage: contributionde Watersnoodramp: the North Sea flood of 1953 (Watersnoodramp)de noodzaak: needhet water: waterde kennis: the acquaintance...
2026-10-1504 min
Learn Dutch EverydayEP284: Lab-grown vleesToday's episode is called "Lab-grown vlees" and it's all about food industry & agriculture. Lisa and Maarten practice B2 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: het vlees, het dier, eten. More on inburgeringprep.com: inburgering exam A2.Today's grammar point is pragmatic language use (hedging, politeness). Along the way, discover dutch agriculture exports, lab-grown meat, and food innovation, which you need to know for the inburgering exam.Same skill, exam format: luisteren oefenen A2.Vocabulary from this episode. More: pronunciation in Dutchhet vlees: meathet dier: animaleten: to eathet...
2026-10-1104 min
Learn Dutch EverydayEP280: Gentrificatie"Gentrificatie" means "Housing Market Debate - Part 2". Join Lisa and Maarten for today's B2 inburgering prep lesson about housing market debate. Practice hearing de wijk, de sociale huur, verhuizen in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: inburgeringsexamen oefenen.Grammar: stylistic variation (formal vs informal)Culture: social housing, gentrification, and the amsterdam housing crisisPractise this exam skill: luisteren oefenen.Vocabulary from this episode. More: Dutch language vocabularyde wijk: the neighborhoodde sociale huur: social rentverhuizen: to move housede kracht: powerde poging: attemptde sfeer: ambianceListen every day to...
2026-10-0704 min
Learn Dutch EverydayEP276: Boerenprotesten"Boerenprotesten" (Environment & Climate Debate - Part 2). In today's B2 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore environment & climate debate. You'll hear words like de vrije sector, het symbool, de natuur. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: oefenexamens DUO.This lesson teaches you nominalization and formal register in context, plus you'll learn about stikstofcrisis, nitrogen policy, and the farmer protests, a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.Train dit examenonderdeel: luisteren examen B1.Vocabulary from this episode. More: everyday Dutch phrasesde vrije sector: free-market rental sectorhet symbool: symbolde natuur: naturede...
2026-10-0304 min
Learn Dutch EverydayEP272: Amsterdam te vol?Today's episode is called "Amsterdam te vol?" and it's all about tourism & overtourism. Lisa and Maarten practice B2 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de schouder, Amsterdam, de foto. More on inburgeringprep.com: inburgering examen vragen.Grammar: cultural references in languageCulture: amsterdam's tourist problem and sustainable travel in nlSame skill, exam format: luisteren oefenen A2.Vocabulary from this episode. More: de Nederlandse grammaticade schouder: shoulderAmsterdam: Amsterdamde foto: photoAnne Frank: Anne Frankde straat: streetde rust: peace/calmListen every day to build your Dutch...
2026-09-2904 min
Learn Dutch EverydayEP268: Fries spreken"Fries spreken" means "Regional Dialects & Languages - Part 1". Join Lisa and Maarten for today's B2 inburgering prep lesson about regional dialects & languages. Practice hearing de uitspraak, de taal, de streek in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: oefenen examen A2.This lesson teaches you advanced preposition usage in context, plus you'll learn about fries, brabants, and the many flavors of dutch, a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.Practise this exam skill: luisteren oefenen.Vocabulary from this episode. More: the Dutch calendar wordsde uitspraak: pronunciationde taal: languagede...
2026-09-2503 min
Learn Dutch EverydayEP264: Gastarbeiders vroeger"Gastarbeiders vroeger" (Immigration Debate - Part 1). In today's B2 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore immigration debate. You'll hear words like de maatschappij, de arbeid, de gastarbeiders. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: the DUO exam.Today's grammar point is cohesion and text structure. Along the way, discover guest workers, expats, and the evolving dutch multicultural society, which you need to know for the inburgering exam.Train dit examenonderdeel: luisteren examen B1.Vocabulary from this episode. More: basic Dutch wordsde maatschappij: societyde arbeid: laborde gastarbeiders: migrant workersde discussie: discussionde generatie...
2026-09-2104 min
Learn Dutch EverydayEP260: Lelystad AirportToday's episode is called "Lelystad Airport" and it's all about transportation debate. Lisa and Maarten practice B2 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: het project, Schiphol, het papier. More on inburgeringprep.com: inburgeringsexamen oefenen.This lesson teaches you rhetorical structures in dutch in context, plus you'll learn about lelystad airport, lightrail, and infrastructure politics, a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.Same skill, exam format: luisteren oefenen A2.Vocabulary from this episode. More: de Nederlandse grammaticahet project: projectSchiphol: Schipholhet papier: paperdoorgaan: to continuehet plan: plande...
2026-09-1705 min
Learn Dutch EverydayEP256: Startup Amsterdam"Startup Amsterdam" means "Entrepreneurship & Startups - Part 1". Join Lisa and Maarten for today's B2 inburgering prep lesson about entrepreneurship & startups. Practice hearing de markt, het bedrijf, het product in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: oefenexamens DUO.Today's grammar point is collocations and fixed expressions. Along the way, discover startup amsterdam, venture capital, and dutch business culture, which you need to know for the inburgering exam.Practise this exam skill: luisteren oefenen.Vocabulary from this episode. More: pronunciation in Dutchde markt: markethet bedrijf: companyhet product: productde droom: dreamde wereld...
2026-09-1304 min
Learn Dutch EverydayEP252: Annie MG Schmidt"Annie MG Schmidt" (Dutch Literature & Poetry - Part 1). In today's B2 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore dutch literature & poetry. You'll hear words like de literatuur, haar, de schrijver. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: inburgering examen A2.Grammar: complex conditional (aanvoegende wijs)Culture: annie mg schmidt, multatuli, and modern dutch writersTrain dit examenonderdeel: luisteren examen B1.Vocabulary from this episode. More: Dutch vocabularyde literatuur: literaturehaar: herde schrijver: writerlezen: to readde tand: toothhet boek: bookListen every day to build your Dutch and prepare for the inburgering...
2026-09-0904 min
Learn Dutch EverydayEP248: ZomercarnavalToday's episode is called "Zomercarnaval" and it's all about festivals & events. Lisa and Maarten practice B1 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: Koningsdag, het bier, het terrein. More on inburgeringprep.com: inburgering examen oefenen A2.Today's grammar point is future perfect tense. Along the way, discover lowlands, king's day, and the dutch festival calendar, which you need to know for the inburgering exam.Same skill, exam format: luisteren oefenen A2.Vocabulary from this episode. More: everyday Dutch phrasesKoningsdag: King's Dayhet bier: beerhet terrein: terrainde leraar: teacherhet dorp...
2026-09-0504 min
Learn Dutch EverydayEP244: Hardlopen in het park"Hardlopen in het park" means "Sports & Recreation - Part 5". Join Lisa and Maarten for today's B1 inburgering prep lesson about sports & recreation. Practice hearing Koningsdag, de fles, het volk in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: register for the inburgering exam.Grammar: complex sentence combiningCulture: voetbal, schaatsen, and why the dutch love king's day sportsPractise this exam skill: luisteren oefenen.Vocabulary from this episode. More: de Nederlandse grammaticaKoningsdag: King's Dayde fles: bottlehet volk: peoplede indruk: impressionde liefde: loveWillem van Oranje: William of OrangeListen every...
2026-09-0103 min
Learn Dutch EverydayEP240: Vluchtelingen"Vluchtelingen" (Immigration & Integration - Part 5). In today's B1 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore immigration & integration. You'll hear words like de taal, de vrouw, de maatschappij. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: inburgeringsexamen oefenen.This lesson teaches you word order inversion rules in context, plus you'll learn about inburgering, nt2 exams, and building a life in nl, a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.Train dit examenonderdeel: luisteren examen B1.Vocabulary from this episode. More: the Dutch calendar wordsde taal: languagede vrouw: womande maatschappij: societyde permanente verblijfsvergunning: permanent...
2026-08-2804 min
Learn Dutch EverydayEP236: De BevrijdingToday's episode is called "De Bevrijding" and it's all about dutch history highlights. Lisa and Maarten practice B1 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de vreugde, de vrijheid, de periode. More on inburgeringprep.com: oefenexamens DUO.Grammar: conjuncties (hoewel, tenzij, mits)Culture: voc, golden age, and how the netherlands was built on waterSame skill, exam format: luisteren oefenen A2.Vocabulary from this episode. More: simple words in Dutchde vreugde: joyde vrijheid: freedomde periode: periodde rest: resthet verdriet: sadnessBevrijdingsdag: Liberation DayListen every day to...
2026-08-2404 min
Learn Dutch EverydayEP232: Verhuizen"Verhuizen" means "Renting & Buying a Home - Part 5". Join Lisa and Maarten for today's B1 inburgering prep lesson about renting & buying a home. Practice hearing haar, de makelaar, de hypotheek in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: inburgering examen buitenland.This lesson teaches you complex subclauses, conditional sentences in context, plus you'll learn about housing crisis, makelaars, and why everyone bids above asking, a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.Practise this exam skill: luisteren oefenen.Vocabulary from this episode. More: de Nederlandse grammaticahaar: herde makelaar: realtorde...
2026-08-2004 min
Learn Dutch EverydayEP228: Democratie"Democratie" (Democracy). In today's B1 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore politics & society. You'll hear words like de democratie, deelnamen, medebeslissen. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: A2 examen oefenen.Today's grammar point is indefinite pronouns. Along the way, discover poldermodel, tolerance and dutch democracy, which you need to know for the inburgering exam.Train dit examenonderdeel: luisteren examen B1.Vocabulary from this episode. More: pronunciation in Dutchde democratiedeelnamenmedebeslissentransparantverantwoordingde burgerListen every day to build your Dutch and prepare for the inburgering exam. Inburgering Dagelijks: daily Dutch lessons for...
2026-08-1604 min
Learn Dutch EverydayEP224: Rijles nemenToday's episode is called "Rijles nemen" and it's all about cars & driving. Lisa and Maarten practice B1 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de theorie, de fiets, de vriend. More on inburgeringprep.com: inburgering exam A2.This lesson teaches you discourse markers and cohesion in context, plus you'll learn about anwb, speed cameras, and why cycling is faster in cities, a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.Same skill, exam format: luisteren oefenen A2.Vocabulary from this episode. More: basic Dutch wordsde theorie: theoryde fiets...
2026-08-1204 min
Learn Dutch EverydayEP220: Houd je bek"Houd je bek" means "Dutch Language Deep Dive - Part 4". Join Lisa and Maarten for today's B1 inburgering prep lesson about dutch language deep dive. Practice hearing het moment, de titel, de activiteit in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: inburgeringsexamen oefenen.Today's grammar point is relative clauses with prepositions. Along the way, discover expressions, gezellig, and untranslatable dutch words, which you need to know for the inburgering exam.Practise this exam skill: luisteren oefenen.Vocabulary from this episode. More: everyday Dutch phraseshet moment: momentde titel: titlede activiteit: activityde...
2026-08-0803 min
Learn Dutch EverydayEP216: Weer en klimaat - deel 4"Weer en klimaat - deel 4" (Weather & Climate - Part 4). In today's B1 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore weather & climate. You'll hear words like de duurzame energie, de duinen en dijken, het water. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: oefenexamens DUO.Grammar: subjunctive introductionCulture: why the dutch always talk about weather and 'water management'Train dit examenonderdeel: luisteren examen B1.Vocabulary from this episode. More: de Nederlandse grammaticade duurzame energie: sustainable energyde duinen en dijken: dunes and dikeshet water: waterde aarde: earth, soilde Veluwe: the Veluwede betekenis: meaning
2026-08-0403 min
Learn Dutch EverydayEP212: De tokoToday's episode is called "De toko" and it's all about cooking & dutch food culture. Lisa and Maarten practice B1 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de maaltijd, de gewoonte, de keuken. More on inburgeringprep.com: inburgering examen vragen.Today's grammar point is er as placeholder (er is/er zijn/er wordt). Along the way, discover stamppot, bitterballen, and why dinner is at 18:00, which you need to know for the inburgering exam.Same skill, exam format: luisteren oefenen A2.Vocabulary from this episode. More: the Dutch calendar wordsde...
2026-07-3104 min
Learn Dutch EverydayEP208: Gedoogsteun"Gedoogsteun" means "Dutch Politics Basics - Part 4". Join Lisa and Maarten for today's B1 inburgering prep lesson about dutch politics basics. Practice hearing het kabinet, de coalitie, de kamer in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: oefenen examen A2.Grammar: passive voice (worden/zijn)Culture: tweede kamer, coalition governments, and why everything is 'gedoogsteun'Practise this exam skill: luisteren oefenen.Vocabulary from this episode. More: Dutch wordshet kabinet: cabinetde coalitie: coalitionde kamer: roomde oppositie: oppositionde meerderheid: majorityde overeenkomst: agreementListen every day to build your Dutch and...
2026-07-2703 minLearn Dutch EverydayEP204: Wat Nederland bijzonder maakt"Wat Nederland bijzonder maakt" (What makes the Netherlands special). In today's B1 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore future plans & dreams. You'll hear words like uniek, bijzonder, apart. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: the DUO exam.This lesson teaches you all grammar reviewed in context, plus you'll learn about what makes the netherlands unique, a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.Train dit examenonderdeel: luisteren examen B1.Vocabulary from this episode. More: de Nederlandse grammaticauniekbijzonderapartandersspeciaalongekendListen every day to build your Dutch and prepare for the...
2026-07-2305 minLearn Dutch EverydayEP200: VriendschapToday's episode is called "Vriendschap" and it's all about relationships & dating. Lisa and Maarten practice B1 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de vriendschap, loyaal, steunen. More on inburgeringprep.com: inburgeringsexamen oefenen.Grammar: nested subclauses and conditional constructionsCulture: dutch dating culture and equalitySame skill, exam format: luisteren oefenen A2.Vocabulary from this episode. More: pronunciation in Dutchde vriendschaployaalsteunenluisterenbegrijpenvergevenListen every day to build your Dutch and prepare for the inburgering exam. Inburgering Dagelijks: daily Dutch lessons for exam preparation....
2026-07-1903 min
Learn Dutch EverydayEP196: Het festival seizoen"Het festival seizoen" means "Festivals & Events - Part 3". Join Lisa and Maarten for today's B1 inburgering prep lesson about festivals & events. Practice hearing het terrein, Koningsdag, de zomer in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: oefenexamens DUO.This lesson teaches you future perfect tense in context, plus you'll learn about lowlands, king's day, and the dutch festival calendar, a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.Practise this exam skill: luisteren oefenen.Vocabulary from this episode. More: simple words in Dutchhet terrein: terrainKoningsdag: King's Dayde zomer: summerhet eind...
2026-07-1503 min
Learn Dutch EverydayEP192: Koninginnedag sport"Koninginnedag sport" (Sports & Recreation - Part 3). In today's B1 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore sports & recreation. You'll hear words like de trap, Koningsdag, het dorp. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: inburgering examen A2.Today's grammar point is complex sentence combining. Along the way, discover voetbal, schaatsen, and why the dutch love king's day sports, which you need to know for the inburgering exam.Train dit examenonderdeel: luisteren examen B1.Vocabulary from this episode. More: everyday Dutch phrasesde trap: stairsKoningsdag: King's Dayhet dorp: villageWillem van Oranje: William of Orangewinnen...
2026-07-1104 min
Learn Dutch EverydayEP188: Een nieuw levenToday's episode is called "Een nieuw leven" and it's all about immigration & integration. Lisa and Maarten practice B1 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de maatschappij, het sociaal netwerk, de studie. More on inburgeringprep.com: inburgering examen oefenen A2.This lesson teaches you word order inversion rules in context, plus you'll learn about inburgering, nt2 exams, and building a life in nl, a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.Same skill, exam format: luisteren oefenen A2.Vocabulary from this episode. More: de Nederlandse grammaticade maatschappij...
2026-07-0704 min
Learn Dutch EverydayEP184: De watersnood"De watersnood" means "Dutch History Highlights - Part 3". Join Lisa and Maarten for today's B1 inburgering prep lesson about dutch history highlights. Practice hearing het water, de duinen en dijken, de Watersnoodramp in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: register for the inburgering exam.Today's grammar point is conjuncties (hoewel, tenzij, mits). Along the way, discover voc, golden age, and how the netherlands was built on water, which you need to know for the inburgering exam.Practise this exam skill: luisteren oefenen.Vocabulary from this episode. More: the Dutch calendar words
2026-07-0304 min
Learn Dutch EverydayEP180: De makelaar"De makelaar" (Renting & Buying a Home - Part 3). In today's B1 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore renting & buying a home. You'll hear words like de hypotheek, het verleden, de makelaar. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: inburgeringsexamen oefenen.Grammar: complex subclauses, conditional sentencesCulture: housing crisis, makelaars, and why everyone bids above askingTrain dit examenonderdeel: luisteren examen B1.Vocabulary from this episode. More: Dutch language vocabularyde hypotheek: mortgagehet verleden: pastde makelaar: realtorde prijs: pricehelpen: to helpde rente: interestListen every day to build your Dutch and...
2026-06-2903 minLearn Dutch EverydayEP176: TolerantieToday's episode is called "Tolerantie" and it's all about politics & society. Lisa and Maarten practice B1 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de tolerantie, accepteren, respecteren. More on inburgeringprep.com: oefenexamens DUO.Today's grammar point is indefinite pronouns. Along the way, discover poldermodel, tolerance and dutch democracy, which you need to know for the inburgering exam.Same skill, exam format: luisteren oefenen A2.Vocabulary from this episode. More: de Nederlandse grammaticade tolerantieaccepterenrespecterenverschillendiversiteitinclusiefListen every day to build your Dutch and prepare for the inburgering exam. Inburgering...
2026-06-2505 min
Learn Dutch EverydayEP172: Flitspalen"Flitspalen" means "Cars & Driving - Part 2". Join Lisa and Maarten for today's B1 inburgering prep lesson about cars & driving. Practice hearing de boete, de file, de stad in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: inburgering examen buitenland.Grammar: discourse markers and cohesionCulture: anwb, speed cameras, and why cycling is faster in citiesPractise this exam skill: luisteren oefenen.Vocabulary from this episode. More: pronunciation in Dutchde boete: finede file: the traffic jamde stad: cityde autoverzekering: car insurancede fiets: bicyclehet rijbewijs: driver's licenceListen every day to...
2026-06-2003 min
Learn Dutch EverydayEP168: Lekker belangrijk"Lekker belangrijk" (Dutch Language Deep Dive - Part 2). In today's B1 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore dutch language deep dive. You'll hear words like blijkbaar, de sfeer, de taal. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: A2 examen oefenen.This lesson teaches you relative clauses with prepositions in context, plus you'll learn about expressions, gezellig, and untranslatable dutch words, a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.Train dit examenonderdeel: luisteren examen B1.Vocabulary from this episode. More: Dutch wordsblijkbaar: apparentlyde sfeer: ambiancede taal: languagede activiteit: activityhet detail: detailde...
2026-06-1604 min
Learn Dutch EverydayEP164: WatersnoodToday's episode is called "Watersnood" and it's all about weather & climate. Lisa and Maarten practice B1 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: het water, de Watersnoodramp, de ruimte. More on inburgeringprep.com: inburgering exam A2.Grammar: subjunctive introductionCulture: why the dutch always talk about weather and 'water management'Same skill, exam format: luisteren oefenen A2.Vocabulary from this episode. More: everyday Dutch phraseshet water: waterde Watersnoodramp: the North Sea flood of 1953 (Watersnoodramp)de ruimte: spacede duinen en dijken: dunes and dikesde nacht: nightde Deltawerken: the...
2026-06-1204 min
Learn Dutch EverydayEP160: Bitterballen bakken"Bitterballen bakken" means "Cooking & Dutch Food Culture - Part 2". Join Lisa and Maarten for today's B1 inburgering prep lesson about cooking & dutch food culture. Practice hearing de maaltijd, de fout, de gewoonte in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: inburgeringsexamen oefenen.This lesson teaches you er as placeholder (er is/er zijn/er wordt) in context, plus you'll learn about stamppot, bitterballen, and why dinner is at 18:00, a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.Practise this exam skill: luisteren oefenen.Vocabulary from this episode. More: de Nederlandse grammatica...
2026-06-0804 min
Learn Dutch EverydayEP156: Coalities vormen"Coalities vormen" (Dutch Politics Basics - Part 2). In today's B1 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore dutch politics basics. You'll hear words like de oppositie, de coalitie, de meerderheid. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: oefenexamens DUO.Today's grammar point is passive voice (worden/zijn). Along the way, discover tweede kamer, coalition governments, and why everything is 'gedoogsteun', which you need to know for the inburgering exam.Train dit examenonderdeel: luisteren examen B1.Vocabulary from this episode. More: the Dutch calendar wordsde oppositie: oppositionde coalitie: coalitionde meerderheid: majorityde regering: governmentde...
2026-06-0403 minLearn Dutch EverydayEP152: TerugblikToday's episode is called "Terugblik" and it's all about future plans & dreams. Lisa and Maarten practice B1 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: reflecteren, terugkijken, ervaring. More on inburgeringprep.com: inburgering examen vragen.This lesson teaches you all grammar reviewed in context, plus you'll learn about what makes the netherlands unique, a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.Same skill, exam format: luisteren oefenen A2.Vocabulary from this episode. More: Dutch vocabularyreflecterenterugkijkenervaringgeleerdgegroeidveranderdListen every day to build your Dutch and prepare for the inburgering...
2026-06-0104 minLearn Dutch EverydayEP148: Gelijkwaardig"Gelijkwaardig" means "Equal". Join Lisa and Maarten for today's B1 inburgering prep lesson about relationships & dating. Practice hearing gelijk, gelijkwaardig, afspraken in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: oefenen examen A2.Today's grammar point is complex subclauses. Along the way, discover dutch dating culture and equality, which you need to know for the inburgering exam.Practise this exam skill: luisteren oefenen.Vocabulary from this episode. More: de Nederlandse grammaticagelijkgelijkwaardigafsprakenopen communicatieeerlijkdirectListen every day to build your Dutch and prepare for the inburgering exam. Inburgering Dagelijks: daily Dutch lessons...
2026-05-2805 min
Learn Dutch EverydayEP144: Lowlands"Lowlands" (Festivals & Events - Part 1). In today's B1 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore festivals & events. You'll hear words like het terrein, de helft, de muziek. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: the DUO exam.Grammar: future perfect tenseCulture: lowlands, king's day, and the dutch festival calendarTrain dit examenonderdeel: luisteren examen B1.Vocabulary from this episode. More: pronunciation in Dutchhet terrein: terrainde helft: halfde muziek: musicKoningsdag: King's Dayhet veld: fieldde stem: voiceListen every day to build your Dutch and prepare for the inburgering exam. Inburgering...
2026-05-2304 min
Learn Dutch EverydayEP140: Voetbal op zondagToday's episode is called "Voetbal op zondag" and it's all about sports & recreation. Lisa and Maarten practice B1 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de vader, winnen, Koningsdag. More on inburgeringprep.com: inburgeringsexamen oefenen.Today's grammar point is complex sentence combining. Along the way, discover voetbal, schaatsen, and why the dutch love king's day sports, which you need to know for the inburgering exam.Same skill, exam format: luisteren oefenen A2.Vocabulary from this episode. More: Dutch language vocabularyde vader: fatherwinnen: to winKoningsdag: King's Dayde tegenstander: opponentde...
2026-05-1903 min
Learn Dutch EverydayEP136: Het inburgeringsexamen"Het inburgeringsexamen" means "Immigration & Integration - Part 1". Join Lisa and Maarten for today's B1 inburgering prep lesson about immigration & integration. Practice hearing de kennis, de taal, de maatschappij in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: oefenexamens DUO.Grammar: word order inversion rulesCulture: inburgering, nt2 exams, and building a life in nlPractise this exam skill: luisteren oefenen.Vocabulary from this episode. More: everyday Dutch phrasesde kennis: the acquaintancede taal: languagede maatschappij: societyde permanente verblijfsvergunning: permanent residence permitde collega: colleagueschrijven: to writeListen every day to build...
2026-05-1504 min
Learn Dutch EverydayEP132: De VOC"De VOC" (Dutch History Highlights - Part 1). In today's B1 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore dutch history highlights. You'll hear words like het verhaal, de winst, de oorlog. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: inburgering examen A2.This lesson teaches you conjuncties (hoewel, tenzij, mits) in context, plus you'll learn about voc, golden age, and how the netherlands was built on water, a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.Train dit examenonderdeel: luisteren examen B1.Vocabulary from this episode. More: de Nederlandse grammaticahet verhaal: storyde winst: profitde...
2026-05-1104 min
Learn Dutch EverydayEP130: De Tweede Kamer"De Tweede Kamer" means "Dutch Politics Basics - Part 1". Join Lisa and Maarten for today's B1 inburgering prep lesson about dutch politics basics. Practice hearing de regering, de coalitie, de meerderheid in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: inburgeringsexamen oefenen.Today's grammar point is passive voice (worden/zijn). Along the way, discover tweede kamer, coalition governments, and why everything is 'gedoogsteun', which you need to know for the inburgering exam.Practise this exam skill: lezen oefenen.Vocabulary from this episode. More: pronunciation in Dutchde regering: governmentde coalitie: coalitionde meerderheid...
2026-05-0904 min
Learn Dutch EverydayEP128: Huizen zoekenToday's episode is called "Huizen zoeken" and it's all about renting & buying a home. Lisa and Maarten practice B1 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de makelaar, het huis, de hypotheek. More on inburgeringprep.com: inburgering examen oefenen A2.Grammar: complex subclauses, conditional sentencesCulture: housing crisis, makelaars, and why everyone bids above askingSame skill, exam format: luisteren oefenen A2.Vocabulary from this episode. More: the Dutch calendar wordsde makelaar: realtorhet huis: housede hypotheek: mortgagehet geluk: luckde prijs: pricede kans: opportunityListen every day...
2026-05-0704 minLearn Dutch EverydayEP126: Mijn dromen"Mijn dromen" (My dreams). In today's B1 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore future plans & dreams. You'll hear words like de toekomst, dromen, plannen. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: een gratis oefenexamen.Grammar: comprehensive review: tenses, subclauses, passive, conditionalCulture: what makes the netherlands uniqueTrain dit examenonderdeel: lezen examen B1.Vocabulary from this episode. More: simple words in Dutchde toekomstdromenplannendoelenbereikenstrevenWhether you're studying for the inburgering exam or just want to speak better Dutch, this B1 lesson is for you. Subscribe for daily episodes!
2026-05-0604 minLearn Dutch EverydayEP124: De verkiezingen"De verkiezingen" means "The elections". Join Lisa and Maarten for today's B1 inburgering prep lesson about politics & society. Practice hearing de politiek, de verkiezing, stemmen in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: register for the inburgering exam.This lesson teaches you indefinite pronouns in context, plus you'll learn about poldermodel, tolerance and dutch democracy, a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.Practise this exam skill: luisteren oefenen.Vocabulary from this episode. More: basic Dutch wordsde politiekde verkiezingstemmende partijde ministerde premierListen every day to build your...
2026-05-0404 min
Learn Dutch EverydayEP120: Een stedentrip"Een stedentrip" (Holidays & Travel Planning - Part 5). In today's A2 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore holidays & travel planning. You'll hear words like de reis, de koffer, het hotel. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: inburgeringsexamen oefenen.Today's grammar point is passive voice introduction. Along the way, discover duing holidays, efteling, and booking via d-reizen, which you need to know for the inburgering exam.Train dit examenonderdeel: luisteren examen B1.Vocabulary from this episode. More: de Nederlandse grammaticade reis: trip, journeyde koffer: suitcasehet hotel: hotelde stad: cityworden: to becomereizen: to...
2026-04-3004 minLearn Dutch EverydayEP118: Winter in Nederland"Winter in Nederland" means "Clothing & Weather Prep - Part 5". Join Lisa and Maarten for today's A2 inburgering prep lesson about clothing & weather prep. Practice hearing de winter, de kleren, buiten in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: oefenen examen A2.Grammar: reflexive verbs (zich)Culture: layering like a dutch person and the 'zonnetje' obsessionPractise this exam skill: lezen oefenen.Vocabulary from this episode. More: Dutch language grammarde winter: winterde kleren: clothesbuiten: outsidede deken: blanketde operatie: operationde vergelijking: comparisonWhether you're studying for the inburgering exam or...
2026-04-2803 minLearn Dutch EverydayEP116: Contant is verledenToday's episode is called "Contant is verleden" and it's all about money & banking. Lisa and Maarten practice A2 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: het geld, de rente, de bank. More on inburgeringprep.com: oefenexamens DUO.This lesson teaches you modal verbs in past tense in context, plus you'll learn about pin only, tikkie culture, and why cash is disappearing, a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.Same skill, exam format: luisteren oefenen A2.Vocabulary from this episode. More: pronunciation in Dutchhet geld: moneyde rente...
2026-04-2603 minLearn Dutch EverydayEP114: Het eigen risico"Het eigen risico" (Going to the Doctor - Part 5). In today's A2 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore going to the doctor. You'll hear words like de huisarts, het ziekenhuis, de apotheek. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: the DUO exam.This lesson teaches you prepositions of time and place in context, plus you'll learn about the huisarts system and why dutch doctors say 'take paracetamol', a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.Train dit examenonderdeel: lezen examen B1.Vocabulary from this episode. More: months in Dutchde huisarts...
2026-04-2403 minLearn Dutch EverydayEP112: Korting en aanbiedingen"Korting en aanbiedingen" means "At the Market & Supermarket - Part 5". Join Lisa and Maarten for today's A2 inburgering prep lesson about at the market & supermarket. Practice hearing de markt, de kaas, het brood in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: inburgering examen buitenland.Today's grammar point is comparatives and superlatives. Along the way, discover the albert heijn experience and dutch love for kaas, which you need to know for the inburgering exam.Practise this exam skill: luisteren oefenen.Vocabulary from this episode. More: Dutch vocabularyde markt: marketde kaas: cheesehet...
2026-04-2204 minLearn Dutch EverydayEP108: Meedoen"Meedoen" (Participating). In today's A2 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore education & learning dutch. You'll hear words like meedoen, deelnamen, actief. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: A2 examen oefenen.Grammar: review: modal verbs and conditionalCulture: inburgering and integrationTrain dit examenonderdeel: luisteren examen B1.Vocabulary from this episode. More: everyday Dutch phrasesmeedoendeelnamenactiefbijdragensamenwerkencommunicerenListen every day to build your Dutch and prepare for the inburgering exam. Inburgering Dagelijks: daily Dutch lessons for exam preparation.Preparing for the inburgering exam? Start with inburgeringprep.com...
2026-04-1803 minLearn Dutch EverydayEP106: Feestdagen"Feestdagen" means "Holidays". Join Lisa and Maarten for today's A2 inburgering prep lesson about weather, seasons & holidays. Practice hearing de feestdag, vieren, de traditie in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: een gratis oefenexamen.This lesson teaches you future tense in context, plus you'll learn about koningsdag and sinterklaas, a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.Practise this exam skill: lezen oefenen.Vocabulary from this episode. More: Dutch language grammarde feestdagvierende traditiede gewoontesamenkomenhet etenWhether you're studying for the inburgering exam or just want to speak...
2026-04-1604 minLearn Dutch EverydayEP104: Beterschap!Today's episode is called "Beterschap!" and it's all about health & doctor visits. Lisa and Maarten practice A2 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de tandarts, de controle, de tand. More on inburgeringprep.com: inburgering exam A2.Today's grammar point is perfect tense (vtt). Along the way, discover dutch healthcare system and huisarts, which you need to know for the inburgering exam.Same skill, exam format: luisteren oefenen A2.Vocabulary from this episode. More: de Nederlandse grammaticade tandartsde controlede tandpoetsende vullingbehandelenListen every day to build your...
2026-04-1403 min
Learn Dutch EverydayEP102: Camping in Zeeland"Camping in Zeeland" (Holidays & Travel Planning - Part 4). In today's A2 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore holidays & travel planning. You'll hear words like het strand, de kust, het zand. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: inburgering examen A2.Today's grammar point is passive voice introduction. Along the way, discover duing holidays, efteling, and booking via d-reizen, which you need to know for the inburgering exam.Train dit examenonderdeel: lezen examen B1.Vocabulary from this episode. More: pronunciation in Dutchhet strand: beachde kust: coasthet zand: sandde week: weekde plek: placede...
2026-04-1203 minLearn Dutch EverydayEP100: Schoenen kopen"Schoenen kopen" means "Clothing & Weather Prep - Part 4". Join Lisa and Maarten for today's A2 inburgering prep lesson about clothing & weather prep. Practice hearing de maat, de stad, de schoen in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: inburgeringsexamen oefenen.Grammar: reflexive verbs (zich)Culture: layering like a dutch person and the 'zonnetje' obsessionPractise this exam skill: luisteren oefenen.Vocabulary from this episode. More: the Dutch calendar wordsde maat: measurede stad: cityde schoen: shoehet kleed: carpetde hoop: hopewarm: warmListen every day to build your Dutch and...
2026-04-1003 minLearn Dutch EverydayEP096: Een afspraak maken"Een afspraak maken" (Going to the Doctor - Part 4). In today's A2 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore going to the doctor. You'll hear words like de klacht, de huisarts, de afspraak. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: oefenexamens DUO.This lesson teaches you prepositions of time and place in context, plus you'll learn about the huisarts system and why dutch doctors say 'take paracetamol', a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.Train dit examenonderdeel: luisteren examen B1.Vocabulary from this episode. More: simple words in Dutchde klacht...
2026-04-0603 minLearn Dutch EverydayEP094: Boodschappen doen"Boodschappen doen" means "At the Market & Supermarket - Part 4". Join Lisa and Maarten for today's A2 inburgering prep lesson about at the market & supermarket. Practice hearing de kaas, de markt, de prijs in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: register for the inburgering exam.Today's grammar point is comparatives and superlatives. Along the way, discover the albert heijn experience and dutch love for kaas, which you need to know for the inburgering exam.Practise this exam skill: lezen oefenen.Vocabulary from this episode. More: everyday Dutch phrasesde kaas: cheesede...
2026-04-0403 minLearn Dutch EverydayEP092: Creatief bezigToday's episode is called "Creatief bezig" and it's all about hobbies & sports. Lisa and Maarten practice A2 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: schilderen, tekenen, het doek. More on inburgeringprep.com: inburgering examen vragen.Grammar: er is/er zijn, er staat, er gaanCulture: voetbal, schaatsen and dutch sporting cultureSame skill, exam format: luisteren oefenen A2.Vocabulary from this episode. More: de Nederlandse grammaticaschilderentekenenhet doekde verfcreatiefhet ontwerpListen every day to build your Dutch and prepare for the inburgering exam. Inburgering Dagelijks: daily Dutch...
2026-04-0203 minLearn Dutch EverydayEP090: Examen angst"Examen angst" (Exam anxiety). In today's A2 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore education & learning dutch. You'll hear words like het examen, de toets, slagen. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: inburgeringsexamen oefenen.Grammar: kon/konden, moest/moeten, zou/zoudenCulture: inburgering and integrationTrain dit examenonderdeel: lezen examen B1.Vocabulary from this episode. More: Dutch language grammarhet examende toetsslagenzakkenhet huiswerkmakenWhether you're studying for the inburgering exam or just want to speak better Dutch, this A2 lesson is for you. Subscribe for daily episodes!
2026-03-3103 minLearn Dutch EverydayEP088: Zomerplannen"Zomerplannen" means "Summer plans". Join Lisa and Maarten for today's A2 inburgering prep lesson about weather, seasons & holidays. Practice hearing de vakantie, de reis, het strand in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: oefenen examen A2.This lesson teaches you future tense in context, plus you'll learn about koningsdag and sinterklaas, a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.Practise this exam skill: luisteren oefenen.Vocabulary from this episode. More: pronunciation in Dutchde vakantiede reishet strandde zeezwemmenzonnenListen every day to build your Dutch and prepare for...
2026-03-2903 min
Learn Dutch EverydayEP084: Vakantie boeken"Vakantie boeken" (Holidays & Travel Planning - Part 3). In today's A2 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore holidays & travel planning. You'll hear words like de aanvullende verzekering, de koffer, het hotel. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: the DUO exam.Today's grammar point is passive voice introduction. Along the way, discover duing holidays, efteling, and booking via d-reizen, which you need to know for the inburgering exam.Train dit examenonderdeel: luisteren examen B1.Vocabulary from this episode. More: basic Dutch wordsde aanvullende verzekering: additional insurancede koffer: suitcasehet hotel: hotelhet bewijs: proofde...
2026-03-2503 minLearn Dutch EverydayEP082: De zon schijnt!"De zon schijnt!" means "Clothing & Weather Prep - Part 3". Join Lisa and Maarten for today's A2 inburgering prep lesson about clothing & weather prep. Practice hearing het terras, het raam, de wind in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: inburgering examen buitenland.Grammar: reflexive verbs (zich)Culture: layering like a dutch person and the 'zonnetje' obsessionPractise this exam skill: lezen oefenen.Vocabulary from this episode. More: Dutch vocabularyhet terras: terracehet raam: windowde wind: windwarm: warmkoud: coldmeenemen: to take alongWhether you're studying for the inburgering exam or...
2026-03-2303 minLearn Dutch EverydayEP080: De bank bellenToday's episode is called "De bank bellen" and it's all about money & banking. Lisa and Maarten practice A2 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: het geld, kopen, vroeger. More on inburgeringprep.com: inburgeringsexamen oefenen.This lesson teaches you modal verbs in past tense in context, plus you'll learn about pin only, tikkie culture, and why cash is disappearing, a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.Same skill, exam format: luisteren oefenen A2.Vocabulary from this episode. More: everyday Dutch phraseshet geld: moneykopen: to buyvroeger: back...
2026-03-2104 minLearn Dutch EverydayEP078: Naar de huisarts - deel 3"Naar de huisarts - deel 3" (Going to the Doctor - Part 3). In today's A2 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore going to the doctor. You'll hear words like de huisarts, het recept, het ziekenhuis. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: A2 examen oefenen.This lesson teaches you prepositions of time and place in context, plus you'll learn about the huisarts system and why dutch doctors say 'take paracetamol', a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.Train dit examenonderdeel: lezen examen B1.Vocabulary from this episode. More: Dutch language grammar...
2026-03-1903 minLearn Dutch EverydayEP076: Markt en supermarkt - deel 3"Markt en supermarkt - deel 3" means "At the Market & Supermarket - Part 3". Join Lisa and Maarten for today's A2 inburgering prep lesson about at the market & supermarket. Practice hearing de markt, de kaas, het fruit in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: oefenexamens DUO.Today's grammar point is comparatives and superlatives. Along the way, discover the albert heijn experience and dutch love for kaas, which you need to know for the inburgering exam.Practise this exam skill: luisteren oefenen.Vocabulary from this episode. More: de Nederlandse grammaticade markt: marketde...
2026-03-1703 minLearn Dutch EverydayEP072: Moeilijke woorden"Moeilijke woorden" (Difficult words). In today's A2 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore education & learning dutch. You'll hear words like moeilijk, de regel, de uitzondering. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: inburgering examen A2.Grammar: kon/konden, moest/moeten, zou/zoudenCulture: inburgering and integrationTrain dit examenonderdeel: luisteren examen B1.Vocabulary from this episode. More: the Dutch calendar wordsmoeilijkde regelde uitzonderingde spellingde uitspraakhet accentListen every day to build your Dutch and prepare for the inburgering exam. Inburgering Dagelijks: daily Dutch lessons for exam preparation.
2026-03-1303 minLearn Dutch EverydayEP070: Sinterklaas"Sinterklaas" means "Sinterklaas". Join Lisa and Maarten for today's A2 inburgering prep lesson about weather, seasons & holidays. Practice hearing Sinterklaas, de schoen, pepernoot in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: inburgeringsexamen oefenen.This lesson teaches you future tense in context, plus you'll learn about koningsdag and sinterklaas, a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.Practise this exam skill: lezen oefenen.Vocabulary from this episode. More: Dutch language vocabularySinterklaasde schoenpepernootde chocolade letterhet pakjehet paardWhether you're studying for the inburgering exam or just want to speak better...
2026-03-1103 minLearn Dutch EverydayEP068: Naar de apotheekToday's episode is called "Naar de apotheek" and it's all about health & doctor visits. Lisa and Maarten practice A2 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de apotheek, het medicijn, innemen. More on inburgeringprep.com: inburgering examen oefenen A2.Today's grammar point is perfect tense (vtt). Along the way, discover dutch healthcare system and huisarts, which you need to know for the inburgering exam.Same skill, exam format: luisteren oefenen A2.Vocabulary from this episode. More: Dutch wordsde apotheekhet medicijninnemende doseringde bijwerkingherstellenListen every day to build...
2026-03-0903 min
Learn Dutch EverydayEP066: Het Efteling"Het Efteling" (Holidays & Travel Planning - Part 2). In today's A2 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore holidays & travel planning. You'll hear words like krijgen, worden, hoeven. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: een gratis oefenexamen.Today's grammar point is passive voice introduction. Along the way, discover duing holidays, efteling, and booking via d-reizen, which you need to know for the inburgering exam.Train dit examenonderdeel: lezen examen B1.Vocabulary from this episode. More: everyday Dutch phraseskrijgen: to get, receiveworden: to becomehoeven: to need tomeestal: mostlyweten: to knoweerst: firstWhether...
2026-03-0703 minLearn Dutch EverydayEP064: Regenjas nodig"Regenjas nodig" means "Clothing & Weather Prep - Part 2". Join Lisa and Maarten for today's A2 inburgering prep lesson about clothing & weather prep. Practice hearing de broek, de wind, de fiets in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: register for the inburgering exam.Grammar: reflexive verbs (zich)Culture: layering like a dutch person and the 'zonnetje' obsessionPractise this exam skill: luisteren oefenen.Vocabulary from this episode. More: de Nederlandse grammaticade broek: pantsde wind: windde fiets: bicyclehet spel: gamehet kleed: carpetde discussie: discussionListen every day to build...
2026-03-0503 minLearn Dutch EverydayEP060: Paracetamol en geduld"Paracetamol en geduld" (Going to the Doctor - Part 2). In today's A2 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore going to the doctor. You'll hear words like de dokter, de klacht, het recept. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: inburgeringsexamen oefenen.This lesson teaches you prepositions of time and place in context, plus you'll learn about the huisarts system and why dutch doctors say 'take paracetamol', a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.Train dit examenonderdeel: luisteren examen B1.Vocabulary from this episode. More: pronunciation in Dutchde dokter: doctorde...
2026-03-0103 minLearn Dutch EverydayEP058: De kaaswinkel"De kaaswinkel" means "At the Market & Supermarket - Part 2". Join Lisa and Maarten for today's A2 inburgering prep lesson about at the market & supermarket. Practice hearing de kaas, de markt, het fruit in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: oefenen examen A2.Today's grammar point is comparatives and superlatives. Along the way, discover the albert heijn experience and dutch love for kaas, which you need to know for the inburgering exam.Practise this exam skill: lezen oefenen.Vocabulary from this episode. More: months in Dutchde kaas: cheesede markt: markethet...
2026-02-2703 minLearn Dutch EverydayEP056: Oranje speelt!Today's episode is called "Oranje speelt!" and it's all about hobbies & sports. Lisa and Maarten practice A2 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: voetbal, het elftal, de wedstrijd. More on inburgeringprep.com: oefenexamens DUO.Grammar: er is/er zijn, er staat, er gaanCulture: voetbal, schaatsen and dutch sporting cultureSame skill, exam format: luisteren oefenen A2.Vocabulary from this episode. More: simple words in Dutchvoetbalhet elftalde wedstrijdscorenwinnenverliezenListen every day to build your Dutch and prepare for the inburgering exam. Inburgering Dagelijks: daily Dutch...
2026-02-2503 minLearn Dutch EverydayEP054: De inburgering"De inburgering" (The integration course). In today's A2 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore education & learning dutch. You'll hear words like de inburgering, de eis, het examen. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: the DUO exam.Grammar: kon/konden, moest/moeten, zou/zoudenCulture: inburgering and integrationTrain dit examenonderdeel: lezen examen B1.Vocabulary from this episode. More: basic Dutch wordsde inburgeringde eishet examende voorbereidinghet portfoliode gemeenteWhether you're studying for the inburgering exam or just want to speak better Dutch, this A2 lesson is for you. Subscribe...
2026-02-2302 minLearn Dutch EverydayEP052: Vier seizoenen"Vier seizoenen" means "Four seasons". Join Lisa and Maarten for today's A2 inburgering prep lesson about weather, seasons & holidays. Practice hearing het weer, zon, regen in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: inburgering examen buitenland.This lesson teaches you future tense in context, plus you'll learn about koningsdag and sinterklaas, a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.Practise this exam skill: luisteren oefenen.Vocabulary from this episode. More: everyday Dutch phraseshet weerzonregenwolkwindwarmListen every day to build your Dutch and prepare for the inburgering exam. Inburgering...
2026-02-2103 minLearn Dutch EverydayEP048: Naar de Duing"Naar de Duing" (Holidays & Travel Planning - Part 1). In today's A2 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore holidays & travel planning. You'll hear words like de sleutel, de kust, het strand. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: A2 examen oefenen.Today's grammar point is passive voice introduction. Along the way, discover duing holidays, efteling, and booking via d-reizen, which you need to know for the inburgering exam.Train dit examenonderdeel: luisteren examen B1.Vocabulary from this episode. More: de Nederlandse grammaticade sleutel: keyde kust: coasthet strand: beachde receptie: receptionde Waddeneilanden: the...
2026-02-1703 minLearn Dutch EverydayEP046: Laagjes kleden"Laagjes kleden" means "Clothing & Weather Prep - Part 1". Join Lisa and Maarten for today's A2 inburgering prep lesson about clothing & weather prep. Practice hearing het kleed, de vriend, het moment in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: een gratis oefenexamen.Grammar: reflexive verbs (zich)Culture: layering like a dutch person and the 'zonnetje' obsessionPractise this exam skill: lezen oefenen.Vocabulary from this episode. More: pronunciation in Dutchhet kleed: carpetde vriend: friendhet moment: momentde fout: mistakede manier: wayde zomer: summerWhether you're studying for the inburgering exam...
2026-02-1503 minLearn Dutch EverydayEP044: Pinnen overalToday's episode is called "Pinnen overal" and it's all about money & banking. Lisa and Maarten practice A2 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: het geld, de rekening, het stuur. More on inburgeringprep.com: inburgering exam A2.This lesson teaches you modal verbs in past tense in context, plus you'll learn about pin only, tikkie culture, and why cash is disappearing, a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.Same skill, exam format: luisteren oefenen A2.Vocabulary from this episode. More: the Dutch calendar wordshet geld: moneyde...
2026-02-1303 minLearn Dutch EverydayEP042: Naar de huisarts - deel 1"Naar de huisarts - deel 1" (Going to the Doctor - Part 1). In today's A2 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore going to the doctor. You'll hear words like het recept, de dokter, de huisarts. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: inburgering examen A2.This lesson teaches you prepositions of time and place in context, plus you'll learn about the huisarts system and why dutch doctors say 'take paracetamol', a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.Train dit examenonderdeel: lezen examen B1.Vocabulary from this episode. More: Dutch vocabularyhet...
2026-02-1103 minLearn Dutch EverydayEP040: Bij de Albert Heijn"Bij de Albert Heijn" means "At the Market & Supermarket - Part 1". Join Lisa and Maarten for today's A2 inburgering prep lesson about at the market & supermarket. Practice hearing de markt, de kaas, het fruit in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: inburgeringsexamen oefenen.Today's grammar point is comparatives and superlatives. Along the way, discover the albert heijn experience and dutch love for kaas, which you need to know for the inburgering exam.Practise this exam skill: luisteren oefenen.Vocabulary from this episode. More: Dutch language vocabularyde markt: marketde kaas...
2026-02-0903 minLearn Dutch EverydayEP036: Nederlands leren"Nederlands leren" (Learning Dutch). In today's A2 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore education & learning dutch. You'll hear words like leren, studeren, de les. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: oefenexamens DUO.Grammar: kon/konden, moest/moeten, zou/zoudenCulture: inburgering and integrationTrain dit examenonderdeel: luisteren examen B1.Vocabulary from this episode. More: de Nederlandse grammaticalerenstuderende lesde cursusde docentoefenenListen every day to build your Dutch and prepare for the inburgering exam. Inburgering Dagelijks: daily Dutch lessons for exam preparation.Preparing for the...
2026-02-0503 minLearn Dutch EverydayEP034: Oranje!"Oranje!" means "Orange!". Join Lisa and Maarten for today's A2 inburgering prep lesson about weather, seasons & holidays. Practice hearing Koningsdag, oranje, de koning in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: register for the inburgering exam.This lesson teaches you future tense in context, plus you'll learn about koningsdag and sinterklaas, a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.Practise this exam skill: lezen oefenen.Vocabulary from this episode. More: Dutch language grammarKoningsdagoranjede koningvlaggenvrijmarktfeestenWhether you're studying for the inburgering exam or just want to speak better Dutch...
2026-02-0304 minLearn Dutch EverydayEP032: Ik ben verkoudenToday's episode is called "Ik ben verkouden" and it's all about health & doctor visits. Lisa and Maarten practice A2 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de huisarts, de afspraak, de wachtkamer. More on inburgeringprep.com: inburgering examen vragen.Today's grammar point is perfect tense (vtt). Along the way, discover dutch healthcare system and huisarts, which you need to know for the inburgering exam.Same skill, exam format: luisteren oefenen A2.Vocabulary from this episode. More: pronunciation in Dutchde huisartsde afspraakde wachtkamerhet receptverkoudenhoofdpijnListen every day to...
2026-02-0103 minLearn Dutch EverydayEP030: Tot ziens, A1!"Tot ziens, A1!" (Goodbye, A1!). In today's A1 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore directions & getting around. You'll hear words like de gewoonte, iedereen, altijd. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: inburgeringsexamen oefenen.Today's grammar point is prepositions, imperative. Along the way, discover dutch cycling culture, which you need to know for the inburgering exam.Train dit examenonderdeel: lezen examen B1.Vocabulary from this episode. More: months in Dutchde gewoonte: the habitiedereen: everyonealtijd: alwaysnooit: nevertypisch: typicalde cultuur: the cultureWhether you're studying for the inburgering exam or just want...
2026-01-3002 minLearn Dutch EverydayEP028: Lekker eten!"Lekker eten!" means "Delicious food!". Join Lisa and Maarten for today's A1 inburgering prep lesson about food & ordering at a cafe. Practice hearing het recept, de ingredient, de keuken in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: oefenen examen A2.Grammar: review: regular verbs and polite requests through ordering and eating contextCulture: dutch cafe culture and koffie verkeerdPractise this exam skill: luisteren oefenen.Vocabulary from this episode. More: Dutch wordshet recept: the recipede ingredient: the ingredientde keuken: the kitchenbakken: to bake/frybraden: to roastroeren: to stir...
2026-01-2802 minLearn Dutch EverydayEP024: De grachten"De grachten" (The canals). In today's A1 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore directions & getting around. You'll hear words like de brug, het kanaal, de gracht. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: the DUO exam.This lesson teaches you prepositions, imperative in context, plus you'll learn about dutch cycling culture, a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.Train dit examenonderdeel: luisteren examen B1.Vocabulary from this episode. More: everyday Dutch phrasesde brug: the bridgehet kanaal: the canalde gracht: the canal (in city)het plein: the squarede kerk: the...
2026-01-2402 minLearn Dutch EverydayEP022: Mijn lievelingseten"Mijn lievelingseten" means "My favorite food". Join Lisa and Maarten for today's A1 inburgering prep lesson about food & ordering at a cafe. Practice hearing het gerecht, de soep, de aardappel in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: inburgering examen buitenland.Today's grammar point is regular verbs, polite requests. Along the way, discover dutch cafe culture and koffie verkeerd, which you need to know for the inburgering exam.Practise this exam skill: lezen oefenen.Vocabulary from this episode. More: Dutch language grammarhet gerecht: the dishde soep: the soupde aardappel: the...
2026-01-2202 minLearn Dutch EverydayEP020: Elke dag iets andersToday's episode is called "Elke dag iets anders" and it's all about numbers, time & days. Lisa and Maarten practice A1 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: maandag, dinsdag, woensdag. More on inburgeringprep.com: inburgeringsexamen oefenen.Grammar: cardinal and ordinal numbers, clock times using hoe laat is hetCulture: the 24-hour clock and dutch punctualitySame skill, exam format: luisteren oefenen A2.Vocabulary from this episode. More: de Nederlandse grammaticamaandag: Mondaydinsdag: Tuesdaywoensdag: Wednesdaydonderdag: Thursdayvrijdag: Fridayzaterdag: SaturdayListen every day to build your Dutch and prepare for...
2026-01-2002 minLearn Dutch EverydayEP018: Naar het station"Naar het station" (To the station). In today's A1 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore directions & getting around. You'll hear words like het station, de trein, het perron. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: A2 examen oefenen.Grammar: links, rechts, rechtdoor, voorbij, naast, achter and using imperative for directionsCulture: dutch cycling cultureTrain dit examenonderdeel: lezen examen B1.Vocabulary from this episode. More: pronunciation in Dutchhet station: the stationde trein: the trainhet perron: the platforminstappen: to get onuitstappen: to get offde kaart: the ticketWhether you're studying...
2026-01-1802 minLearn Dutch EverydayEP016: Koffie verkeerd"Koffie verkeerd" means "Wrong coffee". Join Lisa and Maarten for today's A1 inburgering prep lesson about food & ordering at a cafe. Practice hearing het cafe, het terras, het kopje in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: oefenexamens DUO.This lesson teaches you regular verbs, polite requests in context, plus you'll learn about dutch cafe culture and koffie verkeerd, a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.Practise this exam skill: luisteren oefenen.Vocabulary from this episode. More: the Dutch calendar wordshet cafe: the cafehet terras: the terracehet kopje...
2026-01-1603 min
Learn Dutch EverydayEP012: Op de fiets"Op de fiets" (By bike). In today's A1 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore directions & getting around. You'll hear words like de fiets, fietsen, het fietspad. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: inburgering examen A2.Today's grammar point is prepositions, imperative. Along the way, discover dutch cycling culture, which you need to know for the inburgering exam.Train dit examenonderdeel: luisteren examen B1.Vocabulary from this episode. More: Dutch vocabularyde fiets: the bicyclefietsen: to cyclehet fietspad: the bike pathde fietsenstalling: the bike parkingop slot: lockedde band: the tireListen...
2026-01-1202 min
Inburgering KNM DagelijksKNM Exam #011: Hoe maak ik een afspraak?Today's KNM Exam topic: "Hoe maak ik een afspraak?" (How do I make an appointment?). A A1 episode for KNM-examen oefenen. Mieke en Bram behandelen Gezondheid — basiszorg met focus op Een afspraak maken bij de huisarts.KNM theme: gezondheid · Exam practice: conversationKNM theme: gezondheid · Sub-topic: Een afspraak maken bij de huisartsDutch vocabulary:de afspraak — appointmentmaken — to makede assistent — assistanthet tijdstip — time / time slotde ochtend — morningde middag — afternoonDaily KNM Exam prep at A1, A2 and B1 — Inburgering KNM Dagelijks. New episode every day in 2026.Ace the KNM exam! 40-quest...
2026-01-1102 min
Inburgering KNM DagelijksKNM Exam #010: Wat doet een woningcorporatie?KNM Exam prep, daily. Episode 10: "What does a housing corporation do?". Mieke explains De rol en functie van een woningcorporatie to Bram in clear A1 Dutch — KNM exam preparation you'll actually use on the official 40-question DUO test.KNM theme: wonen · Sub-topic: De rol en functie van een woningcorporatieDutch vocabulary:de woningcorporatie — the housing corporationde sociale huurwoning — the social housing rentalde inschrijving — the registrationde wachtlijst — the waiting listbetaalbaar — affordablehet inkomen — the incomeDaily KNM Exam prep at A1, A2 and B1 — Inburgering KNM Dagelijks. New episode every day in 2026.Study for the K...
2026-01-1003 min
Learn Dutch EverydayEP010: Hagelslag op brood"Hagelslag op brood" means "Sprinkles on bread". Join Lisa and Maarten for today's A1 inburgering prep lesson about food & ordering at a cafe. Practice hearing het brood, de kaas, de boter in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: inburgeringsexamen oefenen.Grammar: conjugation of regular -en verbs, using mag ik and ik wil graag for polite orderingCulture: dutch cafe culture and koffie verkeerdPractise this exam skill: lezen oefenen.Vocabulary from this episode. More: everyday Dutch phraseshet brood: the breadde kaas: the cheesede boter: the butterde hagelslag: chocolate...
2026-01-1002 min
Learn Dutch EverydayEP008: Dat kost hoeveel?Today's episode is called "Dat kost hoeveel?" and it's all about numbers, time & days. Lisa and Maarten practice A1 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: hoeveel, de prijs, kosten. More on inburgeringprep.com: inburgering examen oefenen A2.This lesson teaches you numbers, telling time in context, plus you'll learn about the 24-hour clock and dutch punctuality, a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.Same skill, exam format: luisteren oefenen A2.Vocabulary from this episode. More: de Nederlandse grammaticahoeveel: how much/manyde prijs: the pricekosten: to...
2026-01-0803 min
Learn Dutch EverydayEP006: Waar is de supermarkt?"Waar is de supermarkt?" (Where is the supermarket?). In today's A1 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore directions & getting around. You'll hear words like links, rechts, rechtdoor. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: een gratis oefenexamen.This lesson teaches you prepositions, imperative in context, plus you'll learn about dutch cycling culture, a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.Train dit examenonderdeel: lezen examen B1.Vocabulary from this episode. More: Dutch language grammarlinks: leftrechts: rightrechtdoor: straight aheadde straat: the streetde weg: the way/roadverdwaald: lostWhether you're studying...
2026-01-0602 min
Learn Dutch EverydayEP004: Twee koffie, alstublieft"Twee koffie, alstublieft" means "Two coffees, please". Join Lisa and Maarten for today's A1 inburgering prep lesson about food & ordering at a cafe. Practice hearing de koffie, de thee, bestellen in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: register for the inburgering exam.Today's grammar point is regular verbs, polite requests. Along the way, discover dutch cafe culture and koffie verkeerd, which you need to know for the inburgering exam.Practise this exam skill: luisteren oefenen.Vocabulary from this episode. More: pronunciation in Dutchde koffie: the coffeede thee: the teabestellen...
2026-01-0402 min
Inburgering KNM DagelijksKNM Exam #001: Wat staat er in een arbeidscontract?KNM-examen oefenen · "What is in an employment contract?". In aflevering 1 van Inburgering KNM Dagelijks behandelen Mieke en Bram Wat is een arbeidscontract?. A1-level deep dive for KNM exam preparation. Sleutelwoorden: het arbeidscontract, de werkgever, de werknemer.KNM theme: werk · Sub-topic: Wat is een arbeidscontract?Dutch vocabulary:het arbeidscontract — the employment contractde werkgever — the employerde werknemer — the employeehet salaris — the salaryde functie — the job title / positionde handtekening — the signatureDaily KNM Exam prep at A1, A2 and B1 — Inburgering KNM Dagelijks. New episode every day in 2026.Pass your KNM exam with free p...
2026-01-0103 min